If Greg Schiano returns as head coach next season, there’s a chance the team passes on drafting a quarterback in favor of giving last year’s third- rounder, Mike Glennon, another run. If not, it’s still worth penciling in a QB here. While we have UCLA’s Brett Hundley rated higher, Marcus Mariota has been rumored to be in contention for the top quarterback spot for many NFL teams.

The Vikings have begun to show a willingness to move away from Christian Ponder as their starting quarterback, an indication that the current regime doesn’t have a blind allegiance to the struggling passer. If that’s the case, they’ll likely target a “new” franchise quarterback. Zach Mettenberger seized his opportunity as a senior to emerge as one of the 2014 class’s best passers

While injuries and pass defense have been the two most notable concerns for the Falcons, finding a left tackle to keep their Matt Ryan investment upright and healthy for the future is a must-do. Lewan, like Jake Matthews, carries an equal or higher grade as last year’s two top offensive tackle picks.

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Houston Texans - Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson

From Super Bowl contender to being in need of a franchise quarterback, the Texans can’t afford to pass on this talented quarterback class. They may have to wait to see who falls, but they shouldn’t be mad about Boyd landing here, especially since he fits well with the Gary Kubiak offense.

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New York Giants - Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina

While it’d be surprising for a team with a franchise quarterback and a talented defensive line to end up with the first overall pick, the Giants are currently in that mix. They’ll take the best player available (assuming they don’t trade down). Despite his bad press this season, Clowney is the most talented non-quarterback in this class.

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Buffalo Bills -Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA

Still in need of long-term pass rush help combined with the fact they’ve found their franchise quarterback, the Bills are likely to target one of the top pass rushers in this class. While Anthony Barr could go as high as the first overall pick, the Bills could even consider trading up to secure him if he starts to fall.

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St. Louis Rams - Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU

With Alec Ogletree and James Lauranaitis already at linebacker and the pass rush having success, it may seem a bit redundant to add another front seven player. However, Van Noy’s versatility can help keep this unit productive, and he is one of the best players on the board still.

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Baltimore Ravens - Marqise Lee, WR, USC

Sammy Watkins may be the better prospect overall, and certainly is an option here and above. However, the Ravens need more of a possession, short area receiver to complement Torrey Smith, and Lee fits that mold very well for Joe Flacco.

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St. Louis Rams (via WASH) - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama

The only safety worth a first round selection as of now, Clinton-Dix may shoot up this high on draft day due to a lackluster safety class and his centerfield skill set. Don’t rule out quarterback here (or at pick No. 9), as Sam Bradford, currently out for the year with a torn ACL, hasn’t proved to be a franchise quarterback.

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Oakland Raiders - Cyrus Kouandijo, OT, Alabama

The Raiders drafted Menelik Watson in last year’s draft, but they could use help at both tackle spots long-term, and Watson may be better suited on the right side. Kouandijo brings Alabama offensive line prestige to an offense that needs to build around Terrelle Pryor.

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Philadelphia Eagles - Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

The offense had a surprising boom last week, with Nick Foles nearly breaking the single game passing touchdown record against the Raiders. However, with Jeremy Maclin a free agent and coming off injury, an outside receiver opposite DeSean Jackson is a need for the Chip Kelly offense long term.

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Cleveland Browns - Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

While the Browns may have had Top 5 in mind when they traded Trent Richardson to get their quarterback, the team is playing well enough that they should be landing somewhere in the mid-first round. Either way, after Bridgewater and Mettenberger, Hundley is the best fit for this offense.

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Miami Dolphins - Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee

The Dolphins traded Jake Long last year, and now their starting right tackle Jonathan Martin is away from the team for personal reasons. Leading the NFL in sacks allowed, it’s clear the Dolphins need to target offensive line in the upcoming draft. The best on the board is junior Antonio Richardson, who’s size and strong hands should fit well the Dolphins quick passing game.

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Tennessee Titans - Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame

Lacking many major needs on offense or defense, the Titans could look at the best player available here at 16. Sammie Lee Hill is certainly replaceable next to Jurrell Casey on the interior defensive line and Nix has flashed the potential to be a Top 10 worthy draft pick.

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Arizona Cardinals - Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State

The Cardinals taking Carr makes him the sixth quarterback in the first round, something that would be both exciting and extremely telling about this class. While we don’t have a first-round grade on Carr at this point, it seems many teams do, and his strong arm and high football IQ are a perfect match for Bruce Arians.

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San Diego Chargers - Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo

Despite consistently investing in the position in the past, the pass rushing linebacker spot is still one that needs to be filled. Khalil Mack has loads of upside and talent and certainly could land in the Top 10 (or even Top 5) on draft day.

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New York Jets - Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M

No receiver has had a more impressive season than Evans as the big-bodied, ball-grabbing, touchdown-finishing receiver for Johnny Manziel. The Jets have been relying on Jeff Cumberland as their primary seam threat, an area where Evans can dominate for Geno Smith.

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Dallas Cowboys – Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU

While Jason Hatcher has been impressive this year, the rest of the interior defensive line unit lacks elite talent and upside and warrants a potential upgrade. Johnson is very active and can press the pocket even with double teams, a must do for a Cover 2 based defense.

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Chicago Bears – Vic Beasley, DE, Clemson

Julius Peppers is still a staple of this defense when he’s healthy, but after him, this unit leaves much to be desired. Beasley has quickly emerged this year as one of the country’s best pass rushers, and could provide this defense a formidable duo in the short term and Peppers’ eventual replacement long-term.

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Detroit Lions – Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State

Roby has had an up and down season thus far, falling to the mid-late first round area after garnering a Top 10 preseason. He certainly could rise quickly after his Combine workout, but at this point, he’s a plus value for the Lions, who would certainly value the depth at the position.

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Carolina Panthers - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon

The Panthers offense has really hit their stride in Newton’s third season, and they’re arguably the best team on both sides of the ball in the NFC South. However, they still could use an influx of talent in the secondary, and Ekpre-Olomu has the rare blend of size, physicality and fluidity to run vertically with receivers.

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Cincinnati Bengals - Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State

After drafting so well the past few years, the Bengals lack any glaring needs. However, linebacker is certainly an area where they could use some work, and they can start with Shazier, who is worthy of this first round pick.

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Green Bay Packers - C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama

A.J. Hawk has begun to show how much of a liability he is versus the run this season and likely needs to be replaced. His running mate inside, Brad Jones, has been adequate, but the defense could certainly benefit from the experience and versatility of Mosley, as he can play inside and out in this defense.

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New Orleans Saints - Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech

The Saints seem to be OK with their pass rushers, but they still lack depth, and it’d be wise to continue to add talent and not bank on Junior Galette and Parys Haralson long term. Attaochu has been inconsistent and somewhat unimpressive this year, as he’s playing a new position, but has first-round talent.

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San Francisco 49ers - Jason Verrett, CB, TCU

Despite being set at nearly every position inside the tackle box on both sides of the ball, the 49ers could certainly use receivers and defensive backs in the upcoming draft. Jason Verrett is our top rated cornerback in this draft, and could very well end up as the top defensive back drafted.

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Cleveland Browns (via IND) - Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota

Phil Taylor has proven to be a fairly poor draft pick for the Browns, and despite the other defensive linemen around him playing well this year, replacing Taylor must be a priority. Hageman could go much higher than this, so grabbing him at 27 is a must do for the value-based Browns.

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New England Patriots – Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina

Continuing to add to the defense is always an option for the Patriots, especially with the concerns long-term with their injuries. However, Eric Ebron has the type of pass catching that, along with Rob Gronkowski, could make an elite tight end duo that would certainly ease the concerns Brady has had this year with drops.

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Denver Broncos - Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State

The Broncos could consider adding to their defensive line, but adding both a physical, high-ceiling cornerback like Gilbert, as well as adding to a struggling (yet talented) defense, is the best option for a team destined to pick in the very high 20s or 30s.

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Seattle Seahawks – Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State

Sidney Rice is consistently plagued by injuries, and until Percy Harvin can have a season without issues, don't bank on him being a long term answer at receiver. After those two, it’s up to Golden Tate to be the feature receiver, a task he can’t do consistently. Robinson is loaded with upside and is a vertical presence for Russell Wilson.

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Kansas City Chiefs - Austin Serefin-Jenkins, TE, Washington

Andy Reid has come to rely on his pass catching tight ends as a key part of the offense, but he doesn’t have one on the offense he can trust long term. Serefin-Jenkins is the type of jump ball winner and versatile weapon that Reid could utilize effectively. Don’t rule out quarterback here, either.